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Talk to Teen Drivers About the Rules of the Road
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States — ahead of all other types of injury, disease, or violence.
In 2015 alone, there were 1,972 teen drivers (15 to 18 years old) in cars, trucks, and SU... READ MORE >>

Drivers everywhere know that the longer you drive the more comfortable you are behind the wheel. Unfortunately, this doesn't translate to risk-free driving. Accidents on the road can happen regardless of experience or whether you have a smart car or not, among other variables. READ MORE >>

Because they present more of a risk, auto insurance rates are generally higher for teenage drivers. However, there are some ways you can both protect yourself financially and lower the cost of insuring your teen by doing the following: Understand the Risk READ MORE >>

You have a new teen driver, now what do you do? ERIE requires new teen drivers to be added to a parent or guardian’s auto policy or take out their own policy once they get their license. If your teen driver only has a learner’s permit, he or she is automatically covered under your policy—so no need to touch base with your ERIE Agent just yet. READ MORE >>

As a child, we looked to the day when we would get our first car. We obsessed with which 4 wheels we were going to ride around in and look cool. It wasn't about "getting from point A to point B," helping out and getting milk and eggs on the way home from school, taking brother Joe or sister Sue to practice, or (AAAAKKKKKKK! READ MORE >>

It's the time of year when you can finally celebrate the rite of passage of prom. You've bought the perfect dress, snagged a date and are ready to dance the night away. But before you kick off your shoes to do the "Electric Slide" make sure you, and your date are being safe. According to the U. READ MORE >>